Students must have junior, senior or graduate studies level status to apply and students must be enrolled in a Communications Course for credit. Please submit a resume and cover letter for the positions for which you are applying along with the Internship Application. Please state the dates you are available, plus written approval of a faculty sponsor. No volunteer positions are offered. Applicants will not be considered until these conditions are met.

LOCAL NEWS

WBAL-TV 11 News is Live...Local…Latebreaking. The 11 News team brings to Baltimore an in-depth look at today’s top local, national and international news. The WBAL-TV news team develops local stories that provide a balance of latebreaking national news that affects Marylanders. Viewers get important breaking health news, consumer and education alerts, plus personal interest stories.

Interns are introduced to every aspect of news operation, within a structured and supervised environment. Local news interns spend time in each department: observing, learning, and participating. Those areas include the assignment desk, producing and writing, photography and editing. During their rotation, interns work closely with reporters, assignment desk editors and producers. At the end of their rotation, interns are able to focus on their area of interest and continue to pursue their own individual goals.

Qualifications: Looking for ambitious, creative and energetic students. Interns should have some experience in journalism, at least in the classroom, but preferably in a television newsroom setting.

Assignment Desk

News

Sports

BUSINESS/HUMAN RESOURCES

The Business and Human Resources Office handles all financial reporting, accounting, payroll, and human resources matters at the station. Interns will learn of the inner workings of this department through an interactive seminar with the department manager.

CREATIVE SERVICES

The Creative Services department is the marketing arm of WBAL-TV. The talented staff in this department produces top quality on-air promotions for local news and programming. The department strategically creates campaigns and promotional materials that capture the attention of our viewers and highlights our award-winning station.

An internship in this department will allow you to learn first-hand the operation of promoting news stories and observing and trying your hand at the process of post-production in the Adobe Premiere editing suite. Learn the art of field producing with our experienced photographers and producers.

Qualifications: A strong interest in creative production. Excellent writing skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

ENGINEERING/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The Engineering/IT department staff members are the stewards and operators of all technical equipment and systems that make WBAL-TV function efficiently and smoothly. A very wide variety of systems and hardware are used in a TV station that range from desktop and laptop computers; broadcast transmitters and towers; microwave and satellite trucks; graphics engines; video recording, routing, switching, playback and distribution; networking hardware; automation storage and playback; robotic cameras; facility infrastructure; satellite uplinks and downlinks; studio and field lighting; microphones and other audio systems.

Interns will be able to observe the design, planning, installation, use and repair of these systems and more.

The Programming & Public Affairs Department is responsible for coordinating relationships between WBAL-TV and community organizations. The department is often serves as the vocal representation for the station and the network to viewers. The Programming & Public Affairs Department produces the President and General Manager’s Editorials and community specials.

An internship in this position will allow you to communicate and work with community business people and organizations, interact with viewers, and disseminate vital information to viewers through WBAL’s Community Calendar. Experience writing and producing, doing research, and creating a PSA schedule for children’s programming

Qualifications: Demonstrate good judgment, resourcefulness, confidence, and a positive attitude in response to viewer comments and requests. Strong computer and writing skills, and the ability to pay very close attention to detail.

SALES AND MARKETING

Interns are involved in every aspect of the sales process including research and marketing. Special projects may involve competitor analysis, research analysis, using spreadsheets and keeping track of resource materials. Opportunities to be involved in station sponsored community events where the Sales Dept is involved. Interns will also have an opportunity to work with sales and marketing professionals, attend sales presentations and gain first-hand knowledge of how the sales process works. Internet and Microsoft Office skills required.

An internship in this position will allow you to receive first-hand experience in conducting a sales pitch, creating media kits, understanding television rating and how it affects the cost of advertising. You will also learn through marketing how to effectively create promotional opportunities for clients. Rotate between sales and marketing to obtain a better understanding of WBAL-TV and television sales.

Qualifications: A strong interest in sales. The ability to work with little supervision in a timely fashion. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Professional attitude and manner with the ability to take initiative.